Description
These Breakfast Sausage Crescent Rolls are a quick and delicious morning treat featuring savory sausage and melted cheddar cheese wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough. Perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch, they bake to golden perfection in just 25 minutes and can be optionally drizzled with maple syrup for a touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 can crescent roll dough
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Cook the sausage: Place the breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat. Brown it thoroughly, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks. Once fully cooked, drain off any excess grease to avoid soggy rolls.
- Prepare the crescent dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into individual triangles. This will be the base for your rolls.
- Fill the dough: Spoon a generous amount of the cooked sausage onto the wide end of each crescent triangle. Top the sausage with some shredded cheddar cheese.
- Roll the crescents: Carefully roll the dough starting from the wide end toward the point, encasing the sausage and cheese inside, forming a crescent shape.
- Bake: Place the prepared rolls on the lined baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
- Add maple syrup (optional): Once baked, optionally drizzle the rolls with maple syrup for a sweet contrast before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to drain excess grease from the cooked sausage to keep the rolls crisp and not greasy.
- For a spicier kick, consider using a spicy breakfast sausage or adding red pepper flakes.
- The maple syrup drizzle is optional but adds a lovely sweetness that complements the savory flavors.
- These rolls can be made ahead and reheated in the oven for a quick breakfast.
- To make the recipe gluten-free, substitute the crescent roll dough with a gluten-free variety if available.
